PARTS-NB for Domestic Violence

(PARTS-IPV Trial)

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Dilara Ally, PhD, LICSW

Age: 18+

Sex: Male

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Cambridge Health Alliance

Disqualifiers: Psychotic disorder, Bipolar I, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 20

24 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This research study investigates the feasibility and acceptability of a group-based treatment program for reducing stress, trauma, substance use, and use of violence among individuals who were court-mandated to attend a program after committing an act(s) of domestic violence.

Research Team

Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD

Principal Investigator

Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for male-identifying individuals in Washington state, court-mandated to attend a program after domestic violence incidents. Participants must have internet access, be willing to attend most online sessions and complete assessments. Exclusions include severe mental health issues like bipolar I disorder or acute suicidality, unstable housing, concurrent experimental studies participation, recent hospitalizations, high psychopathy levels or severe personality disorders.

Inclusion Criteria

I identify as male or prefer male group settings.

I can access the internet and have a device for online questionnaires and video calls.

I can attend at least 17 out of 20 online sessions.

Exclusion Criteria

Bipolar I disorder history or current severe level of mania assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5)

Acute suicidality with intent will be excluded from the study (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 [SCID-5])

Insufficiently stable housing or internet connection to be able to join at least 17 sessions

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Phase I

4 weeks of 120-minute weekly group-based sessions introducing the model and creating a 'brave container' to address ambivalence towards the program

4 weeks

4 visits (in-person or virtual)

Phase II

8 weeks of 120-minute weekly group-based sessions focusing on 'unblending' through working with Parts and connecting with Self

8 weeks

8 visits (in-person or virtual)

Phase III

8 weeks of 120-minute weekly group-based sessions focused on 'unburdening'

8 weeks

8 visits (in-person or virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Program for Alleviating Relationship Trauma and Stress through New Behaviors (PARTS-NB)

Trial Overview The PARTS-NB program is being tested for its effectiveness in reducing stress, trauma, substance use and violent behavior among men mandated to receive treatment for domestic violence. The study involves attending online group sessions and completing questionnaires to assess the impact of the intervention.

Participant Groups

Group I: PARTS-NB Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

All study participants will be in the PARTS-NB arm and go through the treatment program called "Program for Alleviating Relationship Trauma and Stress through New Behaviors".

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Cambridge Health Alliance

Lead Sponsor

Trials

65

Recruited

22,400+

Boston University

Collaborator

Trials

494

Recruited

9,998,000+

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Collaborator

Trials

4

Recruited

320+

Washington State Department of Commerce Office of Crime Victims Advocacy

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

20+